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the_if_girl

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Jan 18, 2007 11:15

What is the attraction to American Idol?

Comments 15

cynica January 18 2007, 16:17:35 UTC

I like the audition part 'cause people are wacky! I like the rest of it because I am interested in performing and seeing the progression/change in the contestants over time.

the_if_girl January 18 2007, 16:52:47 UTC

The judges seemed meaner this year or something. I do understand the progression part. From what I saw in the past, it was neat to see how all the hard work added up to growth. Something. I'm tired. :)

cynica January 18 2007, 16:59:10 UTC

They're probably just sick of people who go on there who have no business trying out. It's probably hard to be compassionate over and over to people who are deliberately trying to suck or just be on tv, but I don't know.

The first day, they said there were 10,000 people auditioning and only 17 got through. Yikes. That must be tiring.

cynica January 18 2007, 17:07:49 UTC

Incidentally --

http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/10381507.html

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sailorscorpio January 18 2007, 16:40:08 UTC

Sick fascination with people? My in-laws watch it, and I attribute it more to them being old and bored with nothing better to do. Otherwise, I'm with you.

the_if_girl January 18 2007, 16:51:41 UTC

I think it's the audition part that gets me because, from what I've seen in "news" snippets, the judges were quite mean.

Then again, I suppose many of us have gotten into some sort of reality type of show. I dunno. I was just thinking about it while I watched a few minutes of "The View." LOL

ex_absentees659 January 18 2007, 16:49:57 UTC

Seeing as how I once was soley driven to be a famous singer, that's my attraction. LOL

the_if_girl January 18 2007, 16:54:49 UTC

Ahhh, I see! I suppose if I ever watch it, I should tune out the mean parts or something. I'm ubersensitive. :)

faerieface January 18 2007, 18:58:09 UTC

During the beginning shows, I love the auditions, b/c they are just hilarious. It KILLS me that some of those people think they can actually sing...tooooo funny.

Once it gets down to the top 12, I just enjoy the competition. As long as someone I like is still in the running, I watch. ;)

the_if_girl January 18 2007, 21:04:03 UTC

Yeah, it's just the judges' poor attitudes that get me, and how they seem to be taking dirtier shots at people this year. Eh.

Competition is good. :)

firewench January 18 2007, 20:25:28 UTC

It's like a car wreck on the road.... you have to look.

the_if_girl January 18 2007, 21:02:49 UTC

Oh, television. I guess so. Hmm.